I was surprised by the colorful autumn leaves branch arrangement still fresh; the leaves didn’t curled or dried! That was three days ago. There’s an apple tree on the road side, still have a few scattered apples hanging on the bare branches. I am thinking while walking, how I would arrange them together to create another beautiful autumn scene!
The fall air is crisp! My husband and I like to walk around, I see trees gradually changing their colors, the mountains are painted in hues of gold, orange, and crimson. I love the beauty of autumn, but the season makes me feel melancholy, especially this fall! My husband’s neurologist doctor said dementia is not going to be better or cured, only get worse from time to time. His cognitive functions noticeably decline these days, but I know he still loves me! (10/5/2016)
This Cattleya orchid (Roman Holiday), surprisingly bloomed in September without my noticing, after a long period of time! One of the orchid was from division, its flowers were a little smaller. Their flowers are long lasting, I have been enjoying them for a few weeks already!
Lesson # 3, Colors in Contrast: Without knowing what kinds of flowers and colors we will get from Sensei for this lesson? I have a little hesitation to choose a container for this subject.
Materials: Blue Hydrangea, yellow Gerbera daisy, purple carnation and Aspidistra / Neutral color ceramic vase (9/14/2026)
Lesson # 2, to be viewed from all angles : I teared off all the leaves from burning bush branches to make a structure. Putting it on top of the tall vase as a base. I brought my own azalea branches and provided carnations (I wish to have more brighter colors). To be viewed all around, I carefully arranged them into the mouth of the vase. (9/14/2026)
September,14, 2026 three class Lessons: 1. Basic Upright Style Morinana ( Book 1, #2) 2. To be Viewed from All Angles Use Nageire Vase (Book 3, #19) 3. Colors in Contrast (Book 3, #9)
1). Basic Uptight Style Moribana : Cedar branches for Shih 15 degrees and Soe 45 degrees. Moms provided for Hikae 75 degree. (9/14/2026)
I transplanted more than ten young zinnias plants from my daughter’s backyard garden earlier this summer. They are all from seeding, too crowded and don’t thin out, so the flowers are smaller than usual, but they are still very pretty and cute!
When I’m feeling better, I feel like arranging ikebana, but sometimes all I have to grab is my houseplants. This is the case with my zinnias.
It’s September, all the schools have been starting after Labor Day holiday weekend (9/7/2026). My two older grandchildren have left for college already. My youngest grandson gets his nursery orientation and my Ikebana class lessons start this month 9/14/2026. It seems like everyone is getting back to their normal activity schedules.
Materials: Sunflower, Carnation, dahlia, dogwood branches and twigs / ceramic Tsubo vase
I hardly use these two unique shaped, black small containers. To make the most of the same materials that I had before and more marigolds (blooming more in my garden now). Their bright colors pop up the whole arrangement!
The title emphasizes why I would like to use the container. After I finished my designed arrangement, I added the line to echo the glass container. Do you think it better with it or not?
